Events

"Divas of Soul" by CeCe Teneal at Lafon Performing Arts Center

LULING, La (press release) – “Divas of Soul," featuring the iconic music of Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, will hit the Lafon Performing Arts stage with award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal. “Divas of Soul" will feature renditions of beloved songs by…

2026 Festival International de Louisiane Lineup Announced

LAFAYETTE, La – Festival International de Louisiane announced its 2026 music lineup ahead of its March 1 Premiere Party at Warehouse 535. Festival Updates/Highlights 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Festival International. To celebrate, Herman Mhire, the founding board president, wrote…

Lafayette to Host Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Parish will welcome the nation’s top young distance runners in December 2026 as USA Track & Field (USATF) selects Moncus Park as the host site for the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana Launches The Big Draft

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, a youth mentoring organization, will launch the Big Draft, an annual volunteer recruitment campaign designed to inspire more adults—particularly men and men of color—to step up as Bigs (mentors).…

Second Annual Lafayette Coffee Festival Moves to ULL

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The second annual Lafayette Coffee Festival takes place Saturday, March 28. The venue for the festival is at the McElligott Club at ULL football stadium instead of Downtown Lafayette like last year. “We needed more…

Lafayette Parish Mardi Gras Week Events

LAFAYETTE, La – We're exactly one week away from Mardi Gras Day. Now is the time to celebrate if you haven't been. And if you have been, now is the time to finish strong for Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17…

40th Festival International Events + Passes On Sale Now

LAFAYETTE, La – This year marks the 40th Festival International de Louisiane in Downtown Lafayette. From its inception to now, Festival International de Louisiane has grown from a $150,000 budget event with 100,000 attendees to a $2.3 million event with…

Newly Notable

Youngsville The locally owned fast-casual Tropical Smoothie Café is making its debut (in the former Zorba’s space on Chemin Metairie Parkway) with a menu of made-to-order smoothies, wraps, bowls, flatbreads, breakfast items and salads. The new Dumpling Hour restaurant (also…

February 2026 Lake Charles Mardi Gras Events

LAKE CHARLES, La – From parades and mask-making to all that’s in between, February is full of Lake Charles Mardi Gras events. As we quickly approach the final two weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, we want to make sure…

One Acadiana Events: Dave & Buster's, Rock 'N' Bowl and More

ACADIANA, La – One Acadiana, the economic development organization serving a nine-parish region in Acadiana, will host three One Acadiana events in February: Chamber Connections, Member Meetup and Legislative Outlook.  One Acadiana strives to host a dynamic program of events…

Opelousas Museum Offers Creative Workshops with Local Artists

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum will offer workshops in visual, literary and musical arts in February and March. The workshops will use the current exhibit, "Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods," as inspiration, which features the images and…

Lafayette to Host 2026 LHSAA State Golf Championships

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission (LCVC) announced that Lafayette will serve as host city for the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) State Golf Championships. The LCVC shares that this continues a tradition…

Three New Exhibitions at Historic City Hall in Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center will celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions on Friday, Feb. 6, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The opening reception will include light refreshments and is free…

New Vermilion Voyage: Paddle 50 Miles of Vermilion River

LAFAYETTE, La - Lafayette Travel and the Bayou Vermilion District partnered to host the Vermilion Voyage, a three-day overnight paddle down the Bayou Vermilion, from March 20-22.  The voyage will begin at the Acadiana Park Nature Station and end at…

Acadiana MLK Day Events Celebrated Today

MLK Day, happening every third Monday of January, honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. According to the online Congressional fact sheet, MLK Day was established  "to be a time for Americans to reflect on the…

Free Events for George Rodrigue Exhibit in Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La – The Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced a series of free, public events celebrating the opening weekend of "Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy," a major exhibition honoring the life, legacy and Louisiana roots of iconic…

JPA Brings Musical Comedy to Lafon Performing Arts Center

LULING, La (press release) – Jefferson Performing Arts (JPA) presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” one of the longest-running Off-Broadway musicals in history, at the Lafon Performing Arts Center. As part of Lafon’s Community Series, JPA will present…

Upcoming Events at the Acadiana Center for the Arts

ACADIANA, La – The Acadiana Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering art and culture throughout Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes. The Acadiana Center for the Arts, located…

Free Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — The Alzheimer’s Association Louisiana Chapter announced that its free Caregiver Conference, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, is rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18. The Caregiver Conference will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the…

Friday Night Live Music in Lafayette Parish

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La – With the holiday season behind us, many may be looking for a little fun to liven up their weekend. Friday night live music in Lafayette Parish is the perfect addition to any itinerary, and Lafayette Travel…

New Opelousas Museum Exhibit Showcases the Life of the Local

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum will open the "Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods" exhibit on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 1 - 3 p.m. The exhibit showcases photographs contributed by residents of Opelousas, featuring everyday scenes, historic…